Receptionist
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Position Overview & Specifications
Receptionist
Grade 2 £20,812 - £22,777 pro rata
Permanent Part-time
Working 23 hours per week
Alexander Stadium
The Sport Service is responsible for strategically positioning and leading Birmingham in all aspects of physical activity, driving partnerships to ensure local residents benefit from the services on offer, delivering a wide range of leisure functions, and creating an environment to position Birmingham at the forefront of sporting excellence for the UK.
Our key service priorities are to improve the health and wellbeing of local communities through continued and increasing levels of participation, and to explore and develop partnerships with external organisations where these will benefit the community and/or provide affordable and sustainable local sporting services.
We are looking to appoint a highly motivated, friendly, and welcoming individual to the role of Receptionist at Alexander Stadium, host venue to the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games. Front of house experience in a busy leisure environment would be preferable.
About you:
We are seeking to appoint a candidate with the following skills and abilities:
Ability to communicate in a clear, concise manner, both face to face and by telephone.
Able to work as part of a team.
Ability to pass on information effectively.
Accurate written communication skills enabling completion of a variety of forms i.e. reconciliation forms, bank giros, diary entries etc.
Commitment to delivering a quality customer service.
Good understanding of principles of equality in relation to employment and service delivery
This post is covered by Part 7 of the immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.
You must upload a Supporting Statement via the attachments part of your application. This is required for shortlisting; you need to describe how your experience and skills fit the essential criteria for the role as specified in the Person Specification. If you do not attach your Supporting Statement, your application will not be considered. Please do not attach CVs as we do not accept them.
Closing date: 20th March 2023 at 23:59
For any informal enquires please contact: Matthew Brown at Matthew.B.Brown@birmingham.gov.uk
Ref: 954
We welcome applications from people with caring responsibilities and flexible working options will be considered.
Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed.
Non-UK applicants (excluding Ireland) would be required to hold a relevant Visa from the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) apply for a visa. Successful applicants may be able to obtain a Certificate of Sponsorship from Birmingham City Council for a skilled worker visa (if the job is eligible) subject to meeting the relevant criteria.
Job Description and Person Specification
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Receptionist roles across TMPW (HP) for Birmingham City Council's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £20,812 - £22,777 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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